Philadelphia Pennsylvania Demolition Class A Contractor (ICC - 467_PA_PH) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Demolition Class A Contractor (ICC - 467_PA_PH) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Philadelphia demolition is a high-responsibility trade where planning, documentation, and safety expectations are enforced through code requirements and OSHA standards. The Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Demolition Class A Contractor exam (ICC 467_PA_PH) is designed to confirm you can manage demolition work at the Class A level by understanding job assessment, site preparation, demolition procedures, and the safety obligations that protect workers, the public, and adjacent properties.

This Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is built for the reality of an open-book, time-limited exam. You’re allowed to bring specific references, but you won’t have time to “look everything up.” The advantage comes from knowing your books and being able to locate the right section fast. With organized tabs and targeted highlighting, your study time becomes more efficient and your exam-day navigation becomes more reliable.

If you’re working toward the City of Philadelphia’s Demolition Contractor’s License, the Class A exam is also tied to the licensing process. This package supports the exam portion of your path with the core publications used for ICC testing and Philadelphia-specific code content that appears in the City’s demolition study materials.

What You Get

• Highlighted references that draw attention to high-use definitions, thresholds, procedural requirements, and safety rules commonly needed during study and testing.
• Tabbed organization to reduce search time so you can move from question to code section quickly.
• Exam-aligned structure that supports the four main domains used on the 467_PA_PH exam: Job Assessment, Site Preparation, Demolition, and Safety.
• Open-book exam readiness so you build confidence finding the right information under time pressure.

Exam Details

• Exam: 467 Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Demolition Class A
• Format: Multiple-choice
• Number of questions: 50
• Time limit: 2.5 hours
• Testing: Pearson VUE (ICC Contractor/Trades program)
• Book status: Open book

The ICC Philadelphia bulletin lists the exam content areas and weighting as:

• Job Assessment (20%)
• Site Preparation (30%)
• Demolition (20%)
• Safety (30%)

That breakdown tells you exactly where to invest your study time. Site preparation and safety combine for 60% of the exam, which is why candidates who focus only on demolition methods often get surprised by questions centered on compliance responsibilities, documentation expectations, and OSHA requirements.

Open Book Test

The 467_PA_PH Demolition Class A exam is an open book exam. Open book helps only if you are organized. The time limit means you need a balanced approach:

• Know the concepts: Understand what the requirement is trying to prevent and how it applies on a real demolition site.
• Know where to find it: Be able to locate the correct code section or CFR requirement quickly and confirm the detail.

A highlighted and tabbed set of references supports both goals. Highlighting helps you visually identify key passages, while tabs help you land in the right chapter or part without wasting time flipping through hundreds of pages.

Strong open-book strategy usually looks like this:

• Train your navigation: Practice finding common topics quickly (definitions, administrative requirements, safety obligations, recordkeeping responsibilities, and demolition-related OSHA sections).
• Use “find and confirm” drills: Read a question prompt, locate the governing section, confirm the rule, and answer.
• Practice timed sets: Build the skill of moving on when needed and returning later with a clear plan.

Licensing Steps

The City of Philadelphia requires a Demolition Contractor’s License to demolish a building in the city. The City identifies Class A and Class B demolition contractor categories, and the Class A license is tied to additional requirements beyond the exam.

A practical, Philadelphia-focused licensing path often follows this structure:

1. Confirm you need Class A: Class A is intended for broader demolition scope than Class B. Choose the correct class for your planned work.
2. Prepare the required roles: Philadelphia requires at least one named demolition supervisor (responsible for developing site safety plans) and at least one named demolition site safety manager (responsible for safe practices and compliance with the approved site safety plan).
3. Complete the required safety training: The City requires proof of completion of an approved OSHA 30 safety training course (taken within five years of the application date) for the named demolition site safety manager.
4. Pass the ICC Philadelphia demolition exam: The City requires proof of successful completion of the Philadelphia Demolition Contractor Examination (Class A or Class B) for the named demolition supervisor.
5. Submit the license bond: Philadelphia requires a license bond for Class A.
6. Provide documentation and apply: Applications are submitted through the City’s process, and the City requires proof of employment documentation for certain named roles (such as a pay stub or W-2).

Timing matters: Philadelphia states that the demolition exam must reference the current version of the Philadelphia Code and associated standards or the license application must be submitted within 12 months of successful completion of the exam. Plan your exam and your application schedule together so your documentation stays aligned.

State Requirements

This exam and package are tied to Philadelphia demolition contractor licensing. Philadelphia’s published licensing requirements include specific Class A items you should be ready for when you move from exam prep to application:

• License bond: Class A requires a $50,000 license bond with an original seal, issued by a surety company authorized to do business in Pennsylvania.
• Named demolition site safety manager: Proof of completion of an approved OSHA 30 safety training course taken within five years of the application date, plus proof of employment (pay stub or W-2). A site safety manager can only be employed by one company.
• Named demolition supervisor: Proof of successful completion of the Philadelphia Demolition Contractor Examination (Class A or Class B), plus proof of employment (pay stub or W-2). A demolition supervisor may only be employed by one company.
• Additional Class A requirement: Proof of three years of experience in the field of demolition as both site safety manager and demolition supervisor, with work history documented through federal tax records and a resume identifying specific work experience.
• Tax compliance: You must be current on all City of Philadelphia taxes.
• Fees: The City lists a $253 license fee and a $253 renewal fee, with a non-refundable $20 application fee applied to the license fee.

These requirements are separate from the ICC exam itself, but they shape how you should plan your next steps once you pass—especially the experience documentation and the timing tied to using the current Philadelphia Code standards.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2021
  A foundational code reference used on the exam for job assessment topics. It supports evaluation skills that influence demolition planning, structural awareness, and code-driven responsibilities tied to safe execution.
• Philadelphia Building Code Amendments
  Philadelphia-specific code provisions and local amendments used for demolition-related requirements. These local provisions help you prepare for Philadelphia-focused administrative and code expectations that go beyond national code language.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) (Includes 1904)
  OSHA construction standards used heavily for site preparation and demolition responsibilities, including demolition-related requirements and construction safety expectations that appear in exam questions.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR 1910
  OSHA general industry standards used for safety obligations and hazard awareness relevant to demolition operations and jobsite safety responsibilities.

Philadelphia also publishes demolition examination study materials focused on Philadelphia Code provisions related to demolition. Those materials are intended to support candidates preparing for the Philadelphia Demolition Class A and Class B examinations and may be brought to the testing site for reference during the examination when in a bound format.

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Test Information and Study Materials

With 50 questions and 2.5 hours, the pace is manageable only if you study with the exam’s structure in mind. The best results come from preparing the same way you’ll test: using your references actively instead of passively reading.

Use the exam domains as your study blueprint:

• Job Assessment (20%)
  Focus on demolition project evaluation: recognizing conditions that change methods, identifying risks, and understanding what should be assessed before work begins. This is where the building code reference supports sound judgment and compliant planning.
• Site Preparation (30%)
  Expect a strong emphasis on preparing the site properly: responsibilities before active demolition begins, safety planning alignment, documentation awareness, and compliance expectations that protect the public and adjacent properties.
• Demolition (20%)
  Study sequencing, methods, and responsibilities tied to demolition activity. Many questions test whether you understand safe approaches and how requirements shape the work.
• Safety (30%)
  Safety is a major portion for a reason. OSHA standards are integral to demolition operations, and exam questions often focus on rule-based responsibilities that must be followed on an active jobsite.

To make the most of a highlighted and tabbed reference set, build study habits that sharpen both recall and navigation:

• Create a repeatable tab routine: Group tabs by how you think during an exam (job assessment, site prep, demolition operations, OSHA safety). When a question hits, you should know which tab family to reach for.
• Practice with real constraints: Run timed sessions that force you to decide whether to answer from knowledge or confirm with a quick lookup.
• Train your OSHA search strategy: CFR parts are large. Familiarity with how information is organized helps you find the right section faster and avoid time sinks.
• Build confidence in local requirements: Philadelphia-specific demolition provisions can appear alongside national standards. Review local code-focused materials so you’re not seeing the structure for the first time on exam day.

Open book exams reward calm, organized execution. When your books are clearly organized and you’ve practiced navigating them, you can focus on the question instead of the page hunt.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports your goal of becoming a licensed demolition contractor in Philadelphia by keeping your preparation focused, structured, and practical. The demolition exam is not only about knowing what demolition is—it’s about understanding responsibilities, compliance expectations, and safety requirements that protect workers and the public.

• Organized study guidance: Prepare by exam domain so your time aligns with the exam weighting—especially site preparation and safety.
• Trade-focused review: Study the topics that matter on real demolition jobs: planning, documentation awareness, hazard controls, and compliance responsibilities.
• Practice-oriented preparation: Build open-book speed by practicing “find and confirm” routines that reflect how you’ll work during the actual exam.
• Reference navigation when it counts: Highlighting and tabs help you locate key provisions quickly, supporting better pacing across a time-limited exam.
• Confidence-building structure: Walk in with a plan, a system, and the comfort of knowing you can navigate your references efficiently.

The result is a stronger, more controlled test-day experience—built around preparation that’s realistic, code-aware, and aligned with how the 467_PA_PH exam is structured.

FAQ

Is the 467_PA_PH Philadelphia Demolition Class A exam open book?

Yes. The ICC Philadelphia Contractor/Trades bulletin lists the 467 Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Demolition Class A exam as an open book exam.

How many questions are on the 467_PA_PH exam, and how long is the exam?

The ICC Philadelphia bulletin lists 50 multiple-choice questions with a 2.5-hour time limit for the 467 Demolition Class A exam.

What are the main content areas on the Demolition Class A exam?

The ICC Philadelphia bulletin lists four weighted content areas: Job Assessment (20%), Site Preparation (30%), Demolition (20%), and Safety (30%).

Which references are used for the Philadelphia demolition exam?

Philadelphia demolition exam preparation commonly includes the 2021 International Building Code, OSHA 29 CFR 1904, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and Philadelphia demolition study materials focused on Philadelphia Code provisions related to demolition.

Why do site preparation and safety matter so much on the Class A exam?

On the 467_PA_PH exam, Site Preparation and Safety are weighted at 30% each. That reflects the demolition contractor’s responsibility to plan properly, protect the public, control hazards, and meet OSHA expectations in a high-risk environment.

What does Philadelphia require for a Class A demolition contractor license bond?

The City of Philadelphia lists a $50,000 license bond requirement for Class A demolition contractors.

Does Philadelphia require OSHA 30 training for demolition licensing?

Yes. Philadelphia requires proof of completion of an approved OSHA 30 safety training course (taken within five years of the application date) for the named demolition site safety manager.

What exam proof is needed for a Philadelphia demolition license application?

Philadelphia requires proof of successful completion of the Philadelphia Demolition Contractor Examination (Class A or Class B) for the named demolition supervisor as part of the licensing requirements.

Why is a highlighted and tabbed book package helpful for an open-book exam?

Open book is still timed. Tabs help you reach the right section quickly, and highlighting helps you spot key rules without re-reading entire pages. Together, they support better pacing and more efficient lookups under pressure.